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Analog IC Design Course Syllabus

The document outlines the syllabus and grading for a course taught by Assoc. Prof. Loan Pham-Nguyen, focusing on semiconductor components and analog circuit design. It includes course objectives, required knowledge, content, grading criteria, and details about a group project involving the design of a comparator circuit using LTSPICE software. Students are encouraged to actively participate and practice using design software to succeed in the course.

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Analog IC Design Course Syllabus

The document outlines the syllabus and grading for a course taught by Assoc. Prof. Loan Pham-Nguyen, focusing on semiconductor components and analog circuit design. It includes course objectives, required knowledge, content, grading criteria, and details about a group project involving the design of a comparator circuit using LTSPICE software. Students are encouraged to actively participate and practice using design software to succeed in the course.

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CHAPTER 0:

SYLLABUS & GRADING


LECTURER: ASSOC. PROF. LOAN PHAM-NGUYEN

Hà Nội, 9/9/2024
Objectives
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 Students are able to describe and explain the physical phenomena of semiconductor
components in a general way.
 Students can model, analyze, and quantify the impact of technology scaling on the
performance of analog circuits.
 Students can explain the parasitic phenomena (side effects) generated by technology
scaling.
 Students can analyze circuits and perform calculations to determine the specifications
for electronic components used in the design of necessary circuits.
 Students can use design software (Cadence/LTSPICE) to fully design a simple IC.
Class organization
3

 Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Loan Pham Nguyen


 Office: Room E.813, C7 Building
 Email: [Link]@[Link]
 TAs List: TAs_AnalogICDesign_20241
 Textbooks and References:
1. Design of Analog CMOS (tác giả: Behzad Razavi)
2. Analog Integrated Circuit Design (tác giả: David Johns-Martins)
3. CMOS VLSI Design – A Circuit and Systems Perspective (tác
giả: Neil West, David Harris)
4. Các bài giảng của các giáo sư quốc tế: giáo sư Philip Allen, giáo
sư King (SJSU)
Required Knowledge
4

 Basic understanding of electronic circuits


 Active and passive components
 Large-signal and small-signal models

 Frequency response

 Circuit analysis methods


 Nodes and loops
 Superposition method, Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits

 Integrated circuit technology


 Basic technologies
 PN junctions
Course Content
5

Single &
Multi-stage
Amplifier

Current Differential
Mirror and Pair and
Bias Circuit Comparator

MOSFET

Frequency
Noise
Response

Feedback
Scoring (100%)
6

 Homework and In-Class Exercises: 15%


 Midterm Exam: 20%
 Group Design Project: 15%
 Final Exam: 50%
 Bonus Points (for serious and full participation in classes,
speaking up, volunteering, contributing ideas in group
projects, submitting all homework on time, etc.)
Group Project (20%)
7

❑ Form a Group of 3 Students


❑ Design a Complete Comparator Circuit
❑ Use LTSPICE Software
❑ Report Includes:
▪ Weekly Slide Reports: Starting from week 9, including the following content:
o Design Analysis on Paper: Select structure, MOSFET sizes, bias currents, bias voltages, and
other parameters.
o LTSPICE Simulation: Perform simulations based on the paper analysis.
o Comparison of Simulation Results with Theoretical Analysis: Compare simulated results with
theoretical analysis results.
o Layout Design: Use ELECTRIC software for layout design.
o Post-Simulation: Run post-simulation and optimize the circuit.
▪ Final Report: Submit a report in .doc format.
To succeed this subject
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 Attend all lectures and do home-works


 Question teacher as much as possible
 Refer to devices in use
 Read English book
 Install software and practice practice & practice …
 Design your own circuit using software and assistant tools
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Wish all of you succeed


this topic!

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